Dog Names > Sherman

Sherman

Male

Meaning

Cloth Cutter

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɜːrmən/

Traits associated with the name Sherman:

Dogs named Sherman tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sherman?

Naming your dog Sherman suggests that you have an appreciation for classic literature, as the name is likely derived from the title character of the novel "Adventures of Sherman and Mr. Peabody" by George F. O'Connor. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and a fondness for nostalgia.

Is Sherman a good dog name?

Sherman has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sherman isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,093

686

New York City Dog Name Database

652

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sherman is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sherman was, in the past month, the 3554th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Sherman is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sherman was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sherman's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sherman is most adored in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, Tennessee and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sherman.

Sherman is found in these categories:

british

Associated with Cockney rhyming slang for "American".

military

Named after a famous American Civil War general and a type of tank.

old-fashioned

Civil War generals inspire fewer puppy monikers these days!

Dog names like Sherman:

Stanley

From The Stony Field

Sherwood

From The Shire Wood

Sterling

Starling, Little Star

Stuart

Steward Of The Estate Or Castle

Sawyer

Wood Cutter

Spencer

Butler, Steward

Comments (4)

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Sherman (Magdalena Department, Colombia)

It is very cute My puppy's name is that, I decided to give him that name because I loved it.
April 17, 2024 ◆ Translated

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peyton (British Columbia, Canada)

my dogs name is Sherman and I love him so much. He is 10 years old.
December 30, 2022

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Sherman (Washington, United States)

It's a cute name and he's my best friend
May 04, 2022

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Inteligente (Havana, Cuba)

I like the name has personality
May 01, 2022 ◆ Translated

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